St. Athanasius
True or false
St. Athanasius was born to pagan parents?
True
What was St. John's job before following Jesus?
He was a fisherman.
What does the cross symbolize?
The love of Christ.
Who was St. Basil the great?
He was a great bishop & Church Father who taught people about God & helped the poor
True or False
St. Cyril was born into a pagan family?
False
St. Cyril was born into a Christian family.
What is the name of the council that St. Athanasius created?
The Council of Nicea.
What did St. Gregory originally want to do before becoming a bishop?
He wanted to live quietly in the wilderness & pray.
What does the cross do for us?
It protects us from evil.
Who is the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit is the Third Person of the Holy Trinity. He is God, together with God the Father & God the Son
Where was the 3rd Council?
At Ephesus
St. Athanasius was chosen to be the pope number.........of Alexandria?
20th Pope of Alexandria
What did St. John do when Jesus called him to become one of His disciples?
He left his fishing boat & followed Jesus.
What are the names of the king & queen who found the cross?
King Constantine & queen Helena
What is the Holy Trinity?
The Holy Trinity is one God in three persons: the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit.
What was Nestorius' heresy against the Orthodox church?
He was preaching that Christ is two persons, God & human, acting together.
Who taught St. Athanasius the Christian faith & baptized him?
Pope Alexandros
Where was St. John during the Crucifixion?
At Jesus' feet, on the cross, with St. Mary & the faithful women.
Give 3 examples of when we can use the sign of the cross throughout the day?
1- During prayers
2- Before meals.
3- Before sleeping & right after waking up.
What does the Holy Spirit do in our lives?
The Holy Spirit helps us to pray, guides us toward what is good, makes us holy, & works in the church
When do we commemorate St. Cyril departure?
July 10
What was the name of the heresy St. Athanasius fought against?
Arianism, which was formed by a man named Arius
* Arius: Jesus Christ was a created being who had a beginning in time.
*St. Athanasius: Claimed the Son (the Lord) Jesus Christ is one in essence with the Father.
Why was St. Gregory called "the Wonderworker"?
Because God performed many miracles through him.
Tell us the story of the monk & how he used the sign of the cross to protect himself?
There was an illiterate monk & the Abbot of the monastery didn't allow him to enter the monastery. The Abbot had a vision that showed the great faith & prayer of the monk, where the cross protected him. The Abbot saw the great power of the cross through the monk & welcomed him to the monastery.
What was the Council of Constantinople in 381 AD?
It was a gathering of Church leaders who defended the Orthodox faith & affirmed that the Holy Spirit is Lord & Giver of life.
St. Cyril is commonly known as...........?
"The pillar of the faith"